Cortiço Spring Beach

Location

Situated on the Portuguese Atlantic coast, Praia da Fonte do Cortiço is located in the Atalaia neighborhood, in the town of Santo André, belonging to the municipality of Santiago do Cacém.

It is part of the Santo André and Sancha Lagoons Natural Reserve area, benefiting from a natural and preserved landscape setting, typical of this Alentejo coastal strip.

Extension and Characterization

This oceanic beach is distinguished by its large sand expanse. It stretches for approximately 1.4 kilometers, offering ample space along the coastline.

Natural Reserve Environment

Its location within the Santo André and Sancha Lagoons Natural Reserve limits gives it a special value. The surrounding environment is characterized by preserved nature, typical of the region's lagoon and coastal areas.

Support Facilities

In the beach access area, there is a picnic park available. This space offers an option for those wishing to have a meal or picnic before or after being on the sand.

The beach is also equipped with access that facilitates reaching the sand for people with reduced mobility.

Quality and Safety

Praia da Fonte do Cortiço is annually recognized for its quality and the conditions it offers. It has been distinguished with the Blue Flag, which certifies criteria for information, environmental education, water quality, and environmental management, and the Accessible Beach seal, indicating that it has conditions to welcome visitors with different needs.

Additionally, it received the Gold Flag distinction, awarded by the Portuguese Environment Agency to beaches with consistently excellent bathing water quality over the years, and the classification of "Zero Pollution" beach in certain periods.

During the bathing season, bathers' safety is ensured through the presence of surveillance.